Principal Security Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure

About this kind of role

What a Principal Security Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and implements security solutions for cloud and infrastructure environments. This role involves identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring compliance with security policies, and responding to security incidents. It often includes automation of security tasks and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security best practices into development lifecycles. Principal Security Engineers also research and evaluate new security technologies and trends.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability scanning tools, and scripting languages (like Python or Bash) is generally required, alongside strong knowledge of network security principles and cryptography.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in both security and infrastructure engineering, who enjoy problem-solving and staying current with emerging threats, typically thrive in this role.